Region
South America

Crash of a Beechcraft A100 King Air in Charallave: 9 killed

Date & Time: Dec 19, 2019 at 1752 LT
Type of aircraft:
Beechcraft 100 King Air
Operator:
Representaciones Aero3
Registration:
YV1104
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Private
Survivors:
No
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Guasipati – Charallave
MSN:
B-231
YOM:
1977
Location:
Charallave-Óscar Machado Zuloaga
Miranda
Country:
Venezuela
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
8
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
9
Captain / Total flying hours:
10801
Aircraft flight hours:
12017
Aircraft flight cycles:
12548
Circumstances:
Following an uneventful flight from Guasipati, the pilot was cleared to start the descent to Charallave-Óscar Machado Zuloaga Airport. After reaching 6,000 feet on approach, he was cleared for an approach to runway 10 and was informed that weather conditions at the airport were poor due to heavy rain falls. On short final, the airplane impacted hilly terrain some 600 metres southwest of runway 10 threshold, below the airport elevation. The airplane disintegrated on impact and all nine occupants were killed.
Probable cause:
The accident was caused by the decision to proceed with the landing maneuver under critical weather conditions, without a risk assessment or adjustment of safety margins, resulted in the degradation of the flight's systemic defenses. The execution of an instructional flight carrying passengers simultaneously with adverse weather phenomena, which increased the workload and risk profile of the flight.
Final Report:

Crash of a Cessna 208B Grand Caravan in San Salvador de Paúl

Date & Time: Sep 24, 2019
Type of aircraft:
Cessna 208B Grand Caravan
Operator:
Registration:
YV0134
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Government
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
La Paragua – San Salvador de Paúl
MSN:
208B-0905
YOM:
2001
Location:
San Salvador de Paúl
Bolívar
Country:
Venezuela
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
6
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Upon landing at San Salvador de Paúl Airfield, the single engine airplane lost its nose gear and came to rest upside down. All seven occupants were injured and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Crash of a Cessna 750 Citation X at La Carlota AFB

Date & Time: Aug 21, 2019 at 1100 LT
Type of aircraft:
Cessna 750 Citation X
Operator:
Registration:
1060
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Test
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
La Carlota - La Carlota
MSN:
750-0134
YOM:
2000
Location:
La Carlota-General Francisco de Miranda AFB (Caracas)
Caracas Federal District
Country:
Venezuela
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The crew was engaged in a local test flight at La Carlota-General Francisco de Miranda AFB in Caracas. During the takeoff roll, a tire burst on the right main gear that collapsed and was torn off. The airplane veered off runway to the left then the left main gear collapsed as well and the airplane came to rest on its belly with the nose gear still extended. There were no injuries among the crew.

Crash of a BAe 3212 Jetstream 31 in Canaima

Date & Time: Jun 27, 2019 at 1130 LT
Type of aircraft:
BAe Jetstream 31
Operator:
Registration:
YV2536
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Charter/Taxi (Non Scheduled Revenue Flight)
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Puerto Ordaz - Canaima
MSN:
9966
YOM:
1992
Location:
Canaima
Bolívar
Country:
Venezuela
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
After touchdown on runway 18/36 at Canaima Airport, the twin engine airplane went out of control, veered off runway and came to rest in the bush, bursting into flames. All occupants evacuated safely while the aircraft was partially destroyed by fire. It was reported that a tire burst upon landing.

Crash of a PZL-Mielec AN-2R in Urimán

Date & Time: May 8, 2019
Type of aircraft:
PZL-Mielec AN-2
Operator:
Registration:
YV2354
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Private
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
Schedule:
La Paragua – Urimán
MSN:
1G211-43
YOM:
1985
Location:
Urimán
Bolívar
Country:
Venezuela
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
While descending to Urimán Airport following an uneventful flight from La Paragua, the crew encountered an unexpected situation and attempted an emergency landing when the aircraft impacted ground and came to rest against a group of palm trees located 13 km from Urimán. Both pilots were injured and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Crash of a PZL-Mielec AN-2T near Urimán

Date & Time: Oct 1, 2018 at 1415 LT
Type of aircraft:
PZL-Mielec AN-2
Operator:
Anibal Von Winitzki
Registration:
YV1719
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Private
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
Schedule:
Santa Elena de Uairén – Urimán
MSN:
1G240-32
YOM:
1991
Location:
Urimán
Bolívar
Country:
Venezuela
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The crew departed Santa Elena de Uairén on a flight to Urimán. En route, the engine failed, forcing the crew to attempt an emergency landing in a prairie located 42 km southeast of Urimán Airport. The airplane rolled for few dozen metres and eventually collided with trees and came to rest in a wooded area. Both pilots escaped uninjured and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair. Both pilots were recovered by the crew of an helicopter two days after the accident.

Crash of a PZL-Mielec AN-2TP in La Paragua

Date & Time: Jan 6, 2018
Type of aircraft:
PZL-Mielec AN-2
Operator:
Registration:
YV1944
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Positioning
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
La Paragua - Canaima
MSN:
1G185-58
YOM:
1980
Location:
La Paragua
Bolívar
Country:
Venezuela
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff, while in initial climb, the single engine aircraft stalled and crashed in a prairie, bursting into flames. Both pilots were seriously injured and the aircraft was totally destroyed by a post crash fire.

Crash of a Rockwell Aero Commander 500 in Dabajuro: 1 killed

Date & Time: Sep 26, 2017
Type of aircraft:
Rockwell Aero Commander 500
Operator:
Registration:
HI-560
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Private
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
500-778-69
YOM:
1959
Location:
Dabajuro
Falcón
Country:
Venezuela
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Circumstances:
Apparently following technical issues, the pilot was forced to attempt an emergency landing at Dabajuro Airport. The twin engine aircraft crash landed near the runway and struck two motorcyclists. One of them was killed while the second was injured. The airplane was damaged beyond repair and the pilot was uninjured.

Crash of a BAe 125-700 near Hato Viejo: 2 killed

Date & Time: Sep 4, 2017
Type of aircraft:
BAe 125
Operator:
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Illegal (smuggling)
Survivors:
No
Site:
Plain, Valley
Location:
Hato Viejo
Cojedes
Country:
Venezuela
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Circumstances:
Crashed in unknown circumstances near Hato Viejo, State of Cojedes. The aircraft was destroyed by a post crash fire and both pilots were killed. It is believed that the flight was illegal and the airplane was completing a drug smuggling flight.
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